there really is no better way to start the day

I am all snuggled up on the couch with some hot apple cider vinegar, honey and lemon enjoying this beautiful Labor day monday morning. My husband and I hiked Bishops peak again, this time for sunrise. We prefer the sunrise hike more than the sunset hike. It is just a little more rewarding :) 

AND I don't feel half as lazy for sitting on the couch in jamies at 10 

(which is rather late for me) 

I feel more like I earned it :)

Is this seriously where I live?!

April Dean Instagramming away :)

 tripod pose

Somebody Pinch ME!

Being above the clouds, fog, and everything else for that matter truly feels magical. 

Like being in an airplane as a kid for the first time. 

Bentley and I LOVE this hike, not too long but not a quick one either. Before we started 'officially' dating we hiked this nearly four times a week! 

Don't get me wrong its an awesome trail, but I know we were just crazy about each other and wanted any excuse to spend as much time with one another as possible.

Here we are almost a year later,

No excuses needed...

Happy Monday 

XOXO

If only I lived in Italy. . .

If I had the chance to pack up tomorrow and live in Italy (with Bentley of course) I would jump on it. 

No joke.

I love everything Italian. I wish I had been able to go this summer, but that was entirely me overlooking very important details....  [A story for a much later date, after the sting has passed.]

I love how much they value the deliciousness, of life, family, friends, and style.

My italian professor at LongBeach said 

"The two questions us italians ask our selves every morning is- 

What will I eat today? 

And what will I wear?" 

I adore that philosophy. How will I present/express myself and will I treat my body too.

My professor was always in her finest, she was very fit, but you could tell she enjoyed her carbs. strolling in ten minutes late (everytime) with a half eat biscotti and cafe was her style. She would say that by being late she was also teaching us italian culture.... and humor :)

our italian get-away. As close as it gets in slo anyway! (:

purple pea-coat and flowery skirts

eggplant parmigiana

Avillano Pizza

Farmers Market Fresh